Player Information
It is with great pride that the Calgary Golf & Country Club plays host to the best male amateur golfers in the province for the 2021 edition of the Alberta Amateur Championship. The Alberta Golf Association and the Calgary Golf & Country Club have enjoyed a long and rich history, with the CG&CC last hosting this event in 2008. Scott Stiles claimed the title with an impressive score of 3-under par, 281 for the 72-hole championship. Long-time club members Bob Wylie and Doug Silverberg, both inductees of the Alberta and Canadian Golf Halls of Fame, have won a combined 37 Provincial Championships. We welcome both as honorary starters for this year’s event.
Founded in 1897, the Calgary Golf & Country Club is situated on 113 acres of land on the banks of the Elbow River, having occupied three sites previously before moving to its current location after acquiring the land from the Canadian Pacific Railroad Company in 1911 for a purchase price of $100 per acre. In 1922, the services of Scottish golf course architect Willie Park Jr. were secured and much of Park’s work survives today, with the routing and green sites virtually unchanged nearly one hundred years later.
In 2020 and 2021, the golf course underwent an extensive renovation, consisting of the replacement of all irrigation and cart paths, re-sodding of fairways, tees, and rough areas, reshaping and replacement of all bunkers and sand, and the removal of 100 mature trees on the property. While not long by modern standards, undulating, tree lined fairways and small greens which average 5400sq/ft and typically roll at championship speeds daily for member play will provide for a fair and challenging test for all participants. For the returning golfer and the uninitiated competitor alike, we are certain that you will enjoy all that the golf course has to offer.
Please take the time to read the information package and familiarize yourself with the club’s rules and regulations. On behalf of the management and the members of the Calgary Golf & Country Club, we would like to extend our warmest welcome to each competitor and wish you the best of luck during the championship.
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds can be booked immediately by contacting Fred Teno at fred@cgandcc.com. Practice rounds are available for competitors only. The practice round guest fee is $80 + GST and carts may be used at a cost of $19 + GST per seat. Payment can be made by debit card or signing back to approved reciprocal golf clubs. Credit card or cash payment will not be acceptable. Times which have not been booked by competitors will be made available to members of the CG&CC 4 days prior.
Practice round dates and times are as follows:
July 14th, 21st - two times each day at 11:00am and 5:30pm.
July 15th, 22nd - two times each day at 8:00am and 5:30pm
July16th - two times at 11:00am and 11:10am.
July 25th - 10:30am, 10:40am, 4:00pm, 4:10pm, 5:00pm, 5:10pm, 6:00pm, 6:10pm.
July 26th - 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 2:10pm, 3:00pm, 3:10pm, 4:00pm, 4:10pm, 5:00pm, 5:10pm, 6:00pm, 6:10pm.
Last minute reservations will be considered outside of the above noted times. These can be booked 24 hours in advance, subject to availability. Please contact fred@cgandcc.com or tom@cgandcc.com to inquire.
Dress Code
The CGCC dress code applies to all competitors, caddies, and spectators.
➢ Shirts must always remain tucked in.
➢ Cargo shorts and cargo pants are not permitted.
➢ Caps must be worn with the bill facing forward.
➢ Beach type flip flops and denim fabric apparel of any kind will not be permitted.
The complete dress code can be viewed at www.cgandcc.com/golf/guest policies.
Cell Phone Policy
Audible use of cell phones is not permitted on club property, unless within one’s own vehicle. Text and email communication is permitted.
Practice Range-Short Game Practice Area
Use of the practice range is permitted for warm-up prior to practice rounds, until 5:00pm on July 27th, and 28th, and until 11:00am on July 29th. The practice range can accommodate up to 13 golfers at any one time. Please be mindful of other competitors who may be waiting for warm-up prior to their round, and CG&CC members wishing to use the practice range.
A short game chipping/pitching, putting, and bunker play area is located next to the 18th green. Golf balls are available. Competitors are asked to retrieve balls after use and return to the ball coral. The practice green closest to the river is bent grass turf. All greens on the golf course are poa annua grass.
Clubhouse Access
Players and caddies will be granted access to the Golf Shop, Men’s Locker Room, and rest rooms. These areas are located on the main floor of the clubhouse. Player and caddies may also utilize the Chateau/Halfway House adjacent to the 10th tee.
Golf Shop and Food and Beverage Purchases
Competitors and caddies may purchase items from the Golf Shop via debit card or charging to approved reciprocal golf clubs. Food and Beverage purchases may be made at the Chateau/Halfway House (cash only). Clubhouse Food & Beverage areas are closed to all tournament participants i.e. players, caddies and spectators.
On behalf of the members of the Calgary Golf & Country Club, we welcome you to the 2021 Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship.
Brian Fyke – CGCC Tournament Chair